Your details
How we reach you, and who we call if something goes wrong.
What you are sitting with
The screening below depends on this, so please answer it first. If you are not sure what the gathering you booked includes, ask us before going further.
Ceremonial experience
Your intentions
There are no right answers here — this helps us hold you well.
Medical history
Answer honestly. Only your facilitator sees this, and some answers determine whether it is safe for you to sit.
Kambo — additional screening
Kambo puts real strain on the heart, the circulation and the kidneys, and the ritual involves drinking a large volume of water. Every question in this section matters. If any of it is a yes, it does not necessarily mean no — it means we talk first.
Mental health
Medications & substances
Interactions matter enormously with both of these medicines, and they matter for different reasons. Please list everything.
Medication groups
Please go through each group below. Tick “none in this group” if none apply — we need an answer for every group, not just the ones that do.
Identity
We verify identity before ceremony. Your document is deleted 30 days after the event.
Agreements
Please read each of these carefully before signing.
Eligibility affirmation — Kambo
Kambo is the secretion of the giant monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor). It is not a psychedelic. It raises the heart rate, drops blood pressure, and causes swelling, sweating, vomiting and sometimes diarrhoea. The risks are cardiac, circulatory and to do with body fluid.
By checking below I affirm that ALL of the following are true:
• I am over the age of 21.
• I do not have a heart condition, and I have not had heart surgery.
• I do not have a pacemaker or other implanted cardiac device.
• I have never had an aneurysm, a brain haemorrhage or a stroke.
• I have not had a blood clot, DVT or pulmonary embolism, and I am not taking anticoagulants.
• I do not have Addison's disease or adrenal insufficiency.
• I have not had an organ transplant and I am not taking immunosuppressant medication.
• I am not currently having, and have not recently had, chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
• I do not have serious kidney disease or reduced kidney function.
• I do not have oesophageal varices or severe anaemia.
• I have not had major surgery in the last three months.
• I do not have epilepsy or a seizure disorder.
• I am not pregnant or breastfeeding.
• I am not currently experiencing psychosis, mania or an untreated serious mental illness.
• I am not currently experiencing an eating disorder involving purging.
If any of the above is NOT true, do not check this box — contact Cher first so we can discuss your circumstances.
Kambo — water and fasting safety
Kambo ceremonies involve drinking a large amount of water in a short time, and then purging. Drinking too much water, too quickly, can dilute the sodium in your blood — hyponatremia, or water intoxication. It can cause confusion, seizures, coma and death, and it is the cause of the deaths recorded in Kambo practice. It is avoidable, and avoiding it depends partly on you.
By checking below I confirm that:
• I will drink only the amount of water my facilitator directs, at the pace they direct, and I will not drink more because I believe it will help me purge.
• I will not drink large amounts of water before arriving.
• I have told you above about any kidney condition, any diuretic or other medication affecting my fluid balance, and any history of low sodium.
• I will follow the fasting instructions I am given, and I will tell Cher if I have a medical reason I cannot fast — including diabetes or any condition affecting blood sugar.
• I will tell a facilitator immediately if I feel confused, develop a headache, or feel unwell in a way that does not feel like the purge.
• I understand that I may be asked to stop, or not to take the medicine at all, on the day.
Medical disclaimer
We and our representatives are not licensed medical professionals and do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or healthcare services. Any information shared before, during, or after ceremony is offered solely for educational, spiritual, and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
Participants should never discontinue, adjust, or modify prescribed medications without first consulting their prescribing physician or qualified healthcare provider. Participation in ceremony is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any physical or mental health condition.
By checking below I acknowledge that:
• I have read and understand this medical disclaimer.
• I understand no medical advice or healthcare service is being provided.
• I agree to consult my physician regarding my medications and medical conditions.
• I certify the information I have provided is accurate and complete.
• I understand that withholding relevant medical or psychological information may place me at risk.
• I understand participation is voluntary and that completing this form does not guarantee acceptance into a ceremony, and that participation may be postponed, rescheduled or declined if safety concerns arise.
Informed consent, assumption of risk, and release of liability
Please read carefully. By checking below you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to all terms contained here.
ELIGIBILITY. I certify that I am at least twenty-one (21) years of age and legally capable of entering into this agreement.
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION. My participation in any ceremony, event, retreat, training, gathering or sacramental experience is completely voluntary. I may decline participation at any time prior to receiving any sacrament, and I am not being coerced, pressured or influenced by anyone.
SPIRITUAL NATURE. This is a religious and spiritual organization and the sacraments offered — 5-MeO-DMT (Bufo Alvarius) and Kambo (Phyllomedusa bicolor) — are provided solely within a spiritual, religious, ceremonial, educational and personal-growth context. No particular outcome, healing, insight, breakthrough, transformation or benefit is guaranteed. Spiritual experiences are subjective and vary significantly between participants.
DISCLOSURE OF HEALTH INFORMATION. I certify that all information provided in my intake and screening is truthful, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that withholding information regarding medical conditions, psychiatric conditions, medications, supplements, substance use or personal history may increase the risk of adverse outcomes. I agree to notify the organizers immediately of any change to my physical health, mental health, medications, supplements or circumstances prior to participation.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I understand that participation may involve substantial, serious and unforeseeable risks, including but not limited to: intense emotional and psychological experiences; altered states of consciousness; physical discomfort; elevated blood pressure; changes in heart rate; anxiety, fear, panic, confusion; dizziness or loss of balance; nausea and vomiting; emotional release; recollection of traumatic memories; psychological distress; spiritual crisis; physical injury or falls; aggravation of known or unknown medical conditions; unexpected reactions; serious injury; permanent disability; and death.
I understand that Kambo specifically carries risks of a different kind, including: a sharp rise in heart rate; a drop in blood pressure; fainting; facial and throat swelling; prolonged vomiting and diarrhoea; dehydration; and — where too much water is taken — dangerously low blood sodium, which can cause seizures, coma and death. I acknowledge that no screening process can eliminate all risks, and I knowingly and voluntarily assume all known and unknown risks associated with my participation.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. In an emergency I authorize the organizers and their representatives to seek emergency medical assistance on my behalf if deemed necessary. I understand I am solely responsible for all costs associated with emergency treatment, transportation, hospitalization, physician services and related expenses.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I voluntarily release, waive, discharge and hold harmless the organization, its ministers, facilitators, volunteers, contractors, employees, officers, directors, agents, representatives, successors and assigns, together with the owner of any property where a ceremony, event, training, retreat or gathering is held and any landlord, property manager, host or venue provider, from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, injuries, liabilities, costs, expenses, attorney fees or legal actions of any kind arising from or related to my participation, including claims arising from negligence, to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law.
COVENANT NOT TO SUE. I agree that I shall not file, initiate, participate in or maintain any lawsuit, claim, complaint, arbitration, administrative action or legal proceeding against any released party for any claim arising out of or related to my participation. I understand this is a material condition of my participation.
INDEMNIFICATION. I agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless all released parties from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, attorney fees or expenses arising from my actions, conduct, participation, omissions or breach of this agreement.
REFUND POLICY. I understand that all registrations, donations, contributions, tuition, retreat payments, deposits and event fees are subject to the organization's refund, cancellation and rescheduling policies.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. I am at least 21 years of age. I have carefully read this entire agreement and fully understand its contents. I understand that I am waiving important legal rights. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation, release the parties above from liability, and agree not to sue. I sign this agreement freely, voluntarily and without coercion.
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